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Having a younger boss could hurt job performance, productivityDec 04, 2016 6:13 am - It's an awkward experience so relatable - the older employee who works for a younger boss - that Hollywood has made movies about it. Remember Dennis Quaid's incredulous ...
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Fire-building tips for fireplacesDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I added a blower and will use my fireplace often this year. I have had a problem getting fires started. What is the best way to lay a fire and get it started without ...
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A look at some long-vacant stores and restaurants in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - It is troubling to see some of the bigger retail locations in the area sit empty for a long time. We've mentioned those fairly regularly in this column, from the Charles...
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'As is' sale does not eliminate repair discussionsDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - Q. My wife inherited a house from her aunt and we recently listed it for sale. We advertised that we were selling the house "as is" because we never lived there and didn...
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Stress lines may need more than a face liftDec 04, 2016 4:00 am - Q. We live in a two-story home which is about six years old. For the past three years we've had ongoing problems with hairline drywall cracks. We've patched them several...
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Grammar Moses: Let's give "holiday" a holidayDec 04, 2016 12:00 am - By Jim Baumann jbauman@dailyherald.com Would you ever say "the Hanukkah holiday" or "the Easter holiday"? I didn't think so. So why is it that so many of us refer to "th...
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Kukec People: Former musician from Mount Prospect finds niche as restauranteurDec 04, 2016 12:00 am - About two years ago, Mount Prospect resident Richard Schweigel and his wife Penny opened Mother Cluckers, a restaurant in Chicago specializing in chicken dishes from fam...
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If you're a homeowner, you're a real estate investorDec 04, 2016 12:00 am - Q: How do you feel about investing in real estate in addition to the stock market? I am fortunate to have a decent nest egg. I have a 401(k) account and a taxable accoun...
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Suburban college unveils business acceleratorDec 04, 2016 12:00 am - What happens when the board of trustees names an individual with a strong entrepreneurial background as president of the hometown college? ConVerge. At least that's what...
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Rozner: College football chaos only argues for expanded playoffDec 04, 2016 12:00 am - College football chaos is a beautiful thing. Frustration helps. Anger is even better. And great teams being left out of the College Football Playoff - while painful for ...